Agenda and minutes

Apologies for absence were received from Cllr Reid, for whom Cllr Engert was substituting.

The Chair will consider the admission of any late items of urgent business.  Late items will be considered under the agenda item where they appear.  New items will be dealt with at item 13 below.

There were no items of urgent business.

A member with a personal interest in a matter who attends a meeting of the authority at which the matter is considered must disclose to that meeting the existence and nature of that interest at the commencement of that consideration, or when the interest becomes apparent.

A member with a personal interest in a matter also has a prejudicial interest in that matter if the interest is one which a member of the public with knowledge of the relevant facts would reasonably regard as so significant that it is likely to prejudice the member's judgment of the public interest and if this interest affects their financial position or the financial position of a person or body as described in paragraph 8 of the Code of Conduct and/or if it relates to the determining of any approval, consent, licence, permission or registration in relation to them or any person or body described in paragraph 8 of the Code of Conduct.

Cllr Christophides declared a personal interest as the premises at 19a Thorold Road was situated in the ward for which she was Ward Councillor.

To consider receiving deputations and/or petitions in accordance with Part Four, Section B, Paragraph 29 of the Council’s Constitution.

There were no deputations or petitions.

To confirm and sign the Minutes of the Planning Committee held on 11 April 2011.

The Committee was advised that amendments had been moved to the draft minutes of the previous meeting held on 11 April 2011 in respect of the application at 256 St Ann’s Road, to provide additional information on the legal advice provided at the meeting and the reasons given for moving a refusal. A revised copy of the draft minutes had been circulated.

RESOLVED

That the revised minutes of the Planning Committee held on 11 April 2011, as tabled at the meeting, be approved and signed by the Chair.

To advise the Committee on Appeal decisions determined by the Department for Communities and Local Government during March 2011.

The Committee considered a report, previously circulated, on appeal decisions determined by the Department for Communities and Local Government during March 2011 of which 2 (22%) were allowed and 7 (78%) were dismissed.

NOTED

To inform the Committee of decisions made under delegated powers by the Head of Development Management and the Chair of the above Committee between 21 March 2011 and 24 April 2011.

The Committee considered a report, previously circulated, which set out decisions made under delegated powers by the Head of Development Management and the Chair of the Committee between 21 March 2011 and 24 April 2011.

NOTED

To advise the Committee of performance statistics on Development Management, Building Control and Planning Enforcement since the 11 April Committee meeting.

The Committee considered a report, previously circulated, setting out decisions taken within set time targets by Development Management and Planning Enforcement since the 11^th April Planning Committee meeting.

The Committee asked about the length of time to determine those applications not determined within the target timescale, in response to which it was reported that this could vary considerably, depending on the case. In response to a question regarding the target for number of site visits, it was reported that this had been set as a means of providing information to the Committee regarding the work being done, though it was recognised that each site was different and would require a different number of site visits.

In response to a question from the Committee regarding whether unsafe play equipment came within the purview of Building Control, it was confirmed that this was not the case, and that information on who was responsible for this area would be provided to the Committee outside the meeting.

In response to questions regarding Planning Enforcement, it was confirmed that illegal conversion of structures such as garages or sheds to residential accommodation was an issue, and that enforcement action was taken promptly whenever an instance of this was identified. Progress reports were provided on two specific Enforcement cases at the Athena Palace hotel and properties to the rear, and 10 Woollaston Road. It was confirmed that future reports to the Committee would include details of the outcomes of all cases sent for prosecution, and that the a Planning Enforcement report for the full year 2010/11, including the number of all live cases would be provided to the next Committee meeting.

NOTED

To confirm the following Tree Preservation Orders:

1. 67 Alexandra Park Road, N10
2. Land east of Plevna Crescent and Land rear of 20 Ermine Road N15

The Committee considered reports recommending confirmation of Tree Preservation orders at land to the east side of Plevna Crescent and land to the rear of 20 Ermine Road, N15 and at 67 Alexandra Park Road, N10. In both instances the Orders were supported by the Arboriculturalist and no objections had been received.

RESOLVED

That the Tree Preservation Orders at land to east side of Plevna Crescent and land to the rear of Ermine Road, N15 and at 67 Alexandra park Road, N10 be confirmed.

Partial demolition of existing industrial unit and erection of 4 x 2 bedroom self contained maisonettes.

RECOMMENDATION: Grant permission subject to conditions and a Section 106 Agreement.

The Committee considered a report, previously circulated, which set out application, the site and its surroundings, planning history, relevant planning policy, consultation responses and analysis. The Planning Officer presented the key features, and advised the Committee of changes to the report, which were the relocation of the cycle store to the rear of No. 17 to ensure that access was not obstructed, the change of drawing numbers 06a and 07a to 06b and 07b and the deletion of the wording “to front onto Archway Road” from paragraph 1.1 under recommendation 1 on page 85 of the agenda pack.

The Committee considered the plans.

In response to questions from the Committee, it was confirmed that no representation had been received from the Bowes Park Residents Association in relation to the application, and that no additional comment had been received from Cllr Matt Cooke further to his original objection. The Committee discussed the possibility of including copies of the original representations received, where there was not a significant number of consultation responses, in order that the Committee could see the full context of those representations and it was agreed that Planning Officers would consider this as part of a review of the information presented to the Committee.

The Chair moved the recommendations of the report and it was:

RESOLVED

1. That the planning permission be granted in accordance with Planning application no. HGY/2010/2066, subject to a pre-condition that the owners of the application site shall first have entered into an Agreement or Agreements with the Council under Section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) towards ensuring that the residential units are defined as ‘car free’ and therefore no residents therein will be entitled to apply for a residents parking permit under the terms of the relevant Traffic Management Order controlling on-street parking in the vicinity of the development.

(1.1)        A sum of £1,000.00 towards the amendment of the relevant Traffic Management Order(s) (TMO) controlling on-street parking in the vicinity of the site to reflect that the 4 new residential units shall be designated ‘car free’ and therefore no residents therein will be entitled to apply for a residents parking permit under the terms of the Traffic Management order(s) (TMO).

(1.2)        The developer to pay an administration / monitoring cost of £500.00 in connection with this Section 106 agreement.

2. That in the absence of the Agreement referred to in the resolution above being completed by 30^th June 2011, planning application reference number HGY/2010/2066 be refused on the grounds that:

In the absence of a formal undertaking to secure a Section 106 Agreement for this scheme to be ‘car free’ the proposed development would be contrary to policies M9 ‘Car Free Residential Developments’ and M10 ‘Parking for Development’ of the adopted Haringey Unitary Development Plan 2006.

3. In the event that the Planning Application is refused for the reason set out above, the Assistant Director (PEPP) (in consultation with the Chair of the Planning Committee) is hereby authorised to approve  ...  view the full minutes text for item 189.

Application for a new planning permission to replace an extant planning permission ref: HGY/2006/2323 for erection of 4-storey building containing 1 x three bed and 7 x two bed self-contained flats.

RECOMMENDATION: Grant permission subject to conditions and/or subject to a Section 106 Legal Agreement.

The Committee considered a report, previously circulated, which set out the application, the site and its surroundings, planning history, relevant planning policy, consultation and responses and analysis. The Planning Officer gave a presentation on the key aspects of the report, and advised that under the recommendation on page 103 of the agenda pack, point 2. should read ”Monitoring costs of £1,000.00”.

The Committee considered the plans.

The Committee raised questions regarding play facilities near the development, in response to which it was advised that the site was adjacent to a playground and was also close to a park. In response to questions regarding the Equalities Impact Assessment and access, it was confirmed that the proposed building incorporated a lift for access to all floors and also that any disabled resident would be entitled to park within the CPZ and would also be entitled to apply for the provision of a disabled parking bay. The Committee suggested a training session on parking issues, and it was agreed that this would be arranged.

The Chair moved the recommendations of the report and it was:

RESOLVED

That application HGY/2011/0551 be approved granted permission subject to conditions and subject to a Section 106 Legal Agreement providing:

1. Education Contribution of £33,542.48.
2. Monitoring costs of £1,000.00.
3. car free development and £1000 contribution towards amending the TMO
4. Payment of Council’s legal fees for the preparation of the agreement.

Applicant’s drawing No.(s) 200403015-PL01D, 02B and 03B

Subject to the following condition(s):

1. The development hereby authorised must be begun not later than the expiration of 3 years from the date of this permission, failing which the permission shall be of no effect.

Reason: This condition is imposed by virtue of the provisions of the Planning & Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 and to prevent the accumulation of unimplemented planning permissions.

2. The development hereby authorised shall be carried out in complete accordance with the plans and specifications submitted to, and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

Reason: In order to ensure the development is carried out in accordance with the approved details and in the interests of amenity. 

3. Notwithstanding the description of the materials in the application, no development shall be commenced until precise details of the materials to be used in connection with the development hereby permitted have been submitted to, approved in writing by and implemented in accordance with the requirements of the Local Planning Authority.

Reason: In order to retain control over the external appearance of the development in the interest of the visual amenity of the area.

4. Notwithstanding the details of landscaping referred to in the application, a scheme for the landscaping and treatment of the surroundings of the proposed development to include detailed drawings of those new trees and shrubs to be planted together with a schedule of species shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by, the Local Planning Authority prior to the commencement of the development.  Such an approved scheme of planting, seeding or turfing comprised in the approved details of landscaping  ...  view the full minutes text for item 190.

To consider any items admitted at item 2 above.

There were no new items of urgent business.

The Chair thanked all the Members of the Committee and officers for their contributions over the past year.

The meeting closed at 20:15hrs.